Hays County PUMA, TX

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2021 Population

234,584

5.25% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

33.1

1.85% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.6%

6.56% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$71,064

3.38% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$278,000

7.75% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

111,347

4.56% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Hays County PUMA, TX had a population of 235k people with a median age of 33.1 and a median household income of $71,064. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hays County PUMA, TX grew from 222,887 to 234,584, a 5.25% increase and its median household income grew from $68,738 to $71,064, a 3.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hays County PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.6%), White (Hispanic) (25%), Two+ (Hispanic) (11.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.58%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.85%).

26.2% of the households in Hays County PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.1% of the residents in Hays County PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County PUMA, TX are Texas State University (9,313 degrees awarded in 2021) and Total Transformation Institute of Cosmetology (25 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Hays County PUMA, TX was $278,000, and the homeownership rate was 62.1%.

Most people in Hays County PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31 minutes. The average car ownership in Hays County PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

Hays County PUMA, TX borders Bastrop, Caldwell, Fayette & Lee Counties PUMA, TX, Travis County (West, South & Outside Austin City) PUMA, TX, Guadalupe County PUMA, TX, Comal County PUMA, TX, and Alamo Area COG (Northwest) & Blanco County PUMA, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Hays County PUMA, TX is home to a population of 235k people, from which 94.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.32% of Hays County PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (21.9k people).

In 2021, there were 2.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (121k people) in Hays County PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 58.7k White (Hispanic) and 26k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Hays County PUMA, TX are Spanish (51,637 households), Persian (Incl. Farsi, Dari) (813 households), and Arabic (762 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

117,199

Women

50%

117,042

Men

50%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 234,241 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

94.1%

2021 Citizenship

94.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.1% of Hays County PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hays County PUMA, TX was 94.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hays County PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hays County PUMA, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
121k ± 1.07k
White (Hispanic)
58.7k ± 2.92k
Two+ (Hispanic)
26k ± 3k

40%

Hispanic Population

93.9k people

40% of the people in Hays County PUMA, TX are hispanic (93.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hays County PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
12,332 ± 2,654 people
Iran
962 ± 760 people
Honduras
688 ± 643 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hays County PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 12,332 Hays County PUMA, TX residents, followed by Iran with 962 and Honduras with 688.

Foreign-Born Population

9.32%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

21.9k people

9.12%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

20.3k people

As of 2021, 9.32% of Hays County PUMA, TX residents (21.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hays County PUMA, TX was 9.12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hays County PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
51,637 households (23.4%)
Persian (Incl. Farsi, Dari)
813 households (0.369%)
Arabic
762 households (0.346%)

26.2% of the households in Hays County PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Hays County PUMA, TX was Spanish. 23.4% of the households in Hays County PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,746 ± 592
Vietnam
3,629 ± 400
Gulf War (1990s)
1,905 ± 492

Hays County PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hays County PUMA, TX employs 111k people. The largest industries in Hays County PUMA, TX are Restaurants & Food Services (9,840 people), Construction (8,464 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (7,028 people), and the highest paying industries are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($271,756), Petroleum refining ($182,590), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($157,956).

Males in Hays County PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,661. The income inequality in Hays County PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.482, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

49,517

Women

46.5%

56,975

Men

53.5%

The workforce of Hays County PUMA, TX in 2020 was 106,492 people, with 46.5% woman, and 53.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Hays County PUMA, TX.

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Occupations

111k

2021 Value

4.56%

1 Year growth

± 4.56%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hays County PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 4.56%, from 106k employees to 111k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hays County PUMA, TX, are Waiters & waitresses (3,077 people), Other managers (3,009 people), and Cashiers (2,872 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hays County PUMA, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

111k

2021 Value

4.56%

1 Year growth

± 4.56%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hays County PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 4.56%, from 106k employees to 111k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hays County PUMA, TX, are Restaurants & Food Services (9,840 people), Construction (8,464 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (7,028 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hays County PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Hays County PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,351

Median earning men ± $1,965

$33,770

Median earning women ± $1,898

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($87,722), Manufacturing ($72,888), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,462).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($75,270), Manufacturing ($58,615), and Public Administration ($52,464).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Hays County PUMA, TX awarded 9,338 degrees. The student population of Hays County PUMA, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 15,015 male students and 22,916 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hays County PUMA, TX are White (4,339 and 47.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3,393 and 37.1%), Black or African American (737 and 8.05%), and Two or More Races (319 and 3.49%).

The largest universities in Hays County PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Texas State University (9,313 and 99.7%) and Total Transformation Institute of Cosmetology (25 and 0.268%).

The most popular majors in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County PUMA, TX are General Psychology (530 and 5.68%), General Business Administration & Management (524 and 5.61%), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (464 and 4.97%).

The median tuition cost in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County PUMA, TX for a public four year colleges is $8,606 for in-state students and $20,030 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Hays County PUMA, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 37,931 (39.6% men and 60.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 37,931 students enrolled in Hays County PUMA, TX, 39.6% men and 60.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,910 records, of which 59.1% were women and 40.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
418 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
530 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
444 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County PUMA, TX was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 418 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Texas State University
9,313 degrees awarded
Total Transformation Institute of Cosmetology
25 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Texas State University with 9,313 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,680 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hays County PUMA, TX, which is 0.65 times less than the 5,658 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,339 degrees mean that there were 1.28 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3,393 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($8,606) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,529) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($760) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.892% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.591% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Hays County PUMA, TX in 2021 were Some college (50.2k), High School or Equivalent (43.1k), and Bachelors Degree (38.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hays County PUMA, TX was $278,000 in 2021, which is 1.14 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $258,000 to $278,000, a 7.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Hays County PUMA, TX is 62.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hays County PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 31 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hays County PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hays County PUMA, TX is $71,064. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Hays County PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

Housing

Property

$278,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,431

$52,736

Median Property Taxes

±$2,035

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hays County PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hays County PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.1%

Homeownership

2021

66.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 62.1% of the housing units in Hays County PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hays County PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hays County PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Hays County PUMA, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$71,064

Median Household Income

± $2,705

84.9k

Number of Households

± 2,975

In 2021, the median household income of the 84.9k households in Hays County PUMA, TX grew to $71,064 from the previous year's value of $68,738.

The following chart displays the households in Hays County PUMA, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.482

2021 Wage GINI in Hays County PUMA, TX

0.485

2020 Wage GINI in Hays County PUMA, TX

In 2021, the income inequality in Hays County PUMA, TX was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.537% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Hays County PUMA, TX was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Hays County PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Hays County PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.6%)
Worked At Home (11.4%)
Carpooled (9.11%)

In 2021, 75.6% of workers in Hays County PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.4%) and those who carpooled to work (9.11%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hays County PUMA, TX have a longer commute time (31 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.94% of the workforce in Hays County PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hays County PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hays County PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hays County PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hays County PUMA, TX (30.9k out of 228k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hays County PUMA, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86.1% of the population of Hays County PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 54.1% on employee plans, 8.76% on Medicaid, 7.88% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 2.26% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 28% between 18 and 34 years, 35.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 11% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.9%

Uninsured

54.1%

Employer Coverage

8.76%

Medicaid

7.88%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

2.26%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hays County PUMA, TX grew by 0.135% from 13.9% to 13.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hays County PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.